The 20 Best Pterygium Doctors Near Me in Mississippi, US

Find the Top Pterygium Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Pterygium near Mississippi, US. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Pterygium
    Distinguished in Pterygium
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    Benefield Eye Care

    14225 Dedeaux Rd, 
    Gulfport, MS 
    228-328-0972
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Donald Benefield is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Benefield is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Benefield is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
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    Jackson Eye Associates PLLC

    1200 N State St Ste 330, 
    Jackson, MS 
    601-353-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Mallette is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Mallette is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Pterygium, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1. Dr. Mallette is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium
    Advanced in Pterygium
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    Hogan Eye Clinic P. A.

    351 Cowan Rd, 
    Gulfport, MS 
    228-896-1120
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Christopher Hogan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Glaucoma, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Hogan is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Lloyd D. Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Lloyd D. Smith
    Ophthalmology
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    L Douglas Smith

    10 Vision Ln, 
    Natchez, MS 
    601-265-4903
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Lloyd Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Natchez, Mississippi. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Perry J. Goodman
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Perry J. Goodman
    Ophthalmology
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    Podiatry Associates Of Meridian PLLC

    1300 25th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
    601-483-2616
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Perry Goodman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Goodman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Nearsightedness, and Presbyopia. Dr. Goodman is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Keith E. Early
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Keith E. Early
    Ophthalmology
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    Keesler Medical Center 81ST Medical Group

    301 Fisher St, 
    Biloxi, MS 
    228-377-1110
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Italian, Mandarin, Spanish
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    Keith Early is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Early is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Early is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. James B. Shipp
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. James B. Shipp
    Ophthalmology
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    MS Eye Consultants LLC

    1628 Highway 30 E, 
    Oxford, MS 
    662-234-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    James Shipp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oxford, Mississippi. Dr. Shipp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP), and Retinitis Pigmentosa. Dr. Shipp is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kevin A. Kosek
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Pterygium

    Dr. Kevin A. Kosek
    Ophthalmology
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    William C Ashford M.D.

    501 Baptist Dr Ste 220, 
    Madison, MS 
    601-985-9120
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kevin Kosek is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Madison, Mississippi. Dr. Kosek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Cogan's Syndrome. Dr. Kosek is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. John R. Shipp
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. John R. Shipp
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Shipp & Wooten Eye Center PLLC

    306 Bradley Rd # B, 
    Corinth, MS 
    662-286-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    John Shipp is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Corinth, Mississippi. Dr. Shipp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Blepharophimosis. Dr. Shipp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Aaron J. Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Aaron J. Smith
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    L Douglas Smith

    10 Vision Ln, 
    Natchez, MS 
    601-445-5884
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Aaron Smith is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Natchez, Mississippi. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bo Huang
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Bo Huang
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Pathology Associates PLLC

    2500 N State St, 
    Jackson, MS 
    601-815-2005
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Bo Huang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Huang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Keratoconus, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Vitrectomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Huang is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Jackson Eye Associates PLLC

    1200 N State St Ste 330, 
    Jackson, MS 
    601-353-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients

    Curtis Whittington is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Whittington is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Allergic Conjunctivitis. Dr. Whittington is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Leslie B. Aden
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Leslie B. Aden
    Ophthalmology
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    Eye Surgical Center Of Mississippi LLC

    1053 River Oaks Dr, 
    Flowood, MS 
    601-969-1430
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Leslie Aden is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Flowood, Mississippi. Dr. Aden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Aden is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Stevens Eye Care PC

    2541 Pass Rd Ste G, 
    Biloxi, MS 
    228-285-7474
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Clayton Stevens is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Neuroretinitis. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    Popps Ferry Out-Patient Surgery Center LLC

    431 Bertucci Blvd, 
    Biloxi, MS 
    228-385-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Bertucci is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Biloxi, Mississippi. Dr. Bertucci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Nearsightedness, and Pterygium. Dr. Bertucci is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Erman F. Rawlings
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Erman F. Rawlings
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    3430 Bienville Blvd, 
    Ocean Springs, MS 
    228-875-6658
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Erman Rawlings is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Dr. Rawlings is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Pterygium, and Benign Essential Blepharospasm.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Victor J. Ford
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Victor J. Ford
    Ophthalmology
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    Jackson Eye Associates PLLC

    1200 N State St Ste 330, 
    Jackson, MS 
    601-352-3173
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Victor Ford is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr. Ford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Optic Atrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Pterygium
    Experienced in Pterygium
    Referral may be required

    James S. Brown III M. D. PLLC

    100 Walker Way, 
    Starkville, MS 
    662-320-6555
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients

    James Brown-Iii is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Starkville, Mississippi. Dr. Brown-Iii is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Brown-Iii is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jonathan H. Moore
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. Jonathan H. Moore
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Podiatry Associates Of Meridian PLLC

    1300 25th Ave, 
    Meridian, MS 
    601-483-2616
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Moore is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Meridian, Mississippi. Dr. Moore is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Usher Syndrome Type 2A. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. George M. Thurber
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Pterygium

    Dr. George M. Thurber
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Center For Eye Care LTD.

    3420 Bienville Blvd, 
    Ocean Springs, MS 
    228-875-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    George Thurber is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. Dr. Thurber is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). Dr. Thurber is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Pterygium?

    A pterygium is a noncancerous growth that starts in the clear, thin tissue (conjunctiva) of the eye. This growth covers the white part of the eye (sclera) and extends onto the cornea. It is often slightly raised and contains visible blood vessels. The problem may occur on one or both eyes.

    When should I see a Pterygium doctor in Mississippi, US?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Pterygium doctor in Mississippi, US?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Pterygium doctor in Mississippi, US?

    You can find a Pterygium doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Pterygium doctors in Mississippi, US?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Pterygium doctors in Mississippi, US?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Pterygium doctor in Mississippi, US?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Pterygium doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Pterygium doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Pterygium doctor in Mississippi, US?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Pterygium doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Pterygium doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Pterygium doctors in Mississippi, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Pterygium doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Pterygium doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Pterygium doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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